It was Saturday noon, I called my sister to go shopping. While I was taking a shower, I noticed I already have a ”show”. It only means that after waiting for long nine months, he is coming out anytime soon. I therefore cancelled my meeting with my sister and decided to wait for the contraction and notified my doctor. I was so excited but my baby at that time was so stubborn. He had me awake the whole night waiting for that contraction. The next morning, I decided I’ll take a long walk. I walked for about two hours. At home, I was busy, always busy. I always checked my bag if everything was complete and the baby’s. Sunday after noon, I felt the sudden pain. The interval was two hours for six hours. Then came an hour interval, thirty-minute interval, fifteen minutes ( I was already excited at this moment) finally, five minutes. I called my doctor that I am heading to the hospital.
Monday, April 06, 2009
2 a.m. - I was admitted at the hospital. I was 3 cm dilated. Contraction was 5 minute interval.
3 a.m. - Still 3 cm dilated. Contractions were getting stronger. I was still calm.
4 a.m. - Now 4 cm dilated. Contractions getting much stronger. So strong that I was holding the bed’s headboard bars. I was calm but I wanted to cry.
6 a.m. - My doctor arrived. I was 8 cm dilated already. Contraction was so intense. I was sedated.
7 a.m. - I had chosen epidural. My anesthesiologist administered the medicine. Then my doctor ruptured my waters as I was already 9 cm dilated.
8 a.m. - I was told to “PUSH” I took a deep breath, hold it and did 3 big push. I couldn’t feel the exact pain as they call it but I can feel the urge to push. I was pushing and pushing and pushing.
9 a.m. - Still pushing. I used every energy I stored. I prayed and prayed that my baby be safe. That I could delivery this via normal delivery. My Anesthesiologist and my baby’s pediatrician were helping me to push by literally pushing my stomach.
9:30 a.m. - My doctor told me that it was nearing two hours of labor. If I didn't cooperate by pushing she would do a Caesarian operation. Then, I kept praying and pushing and pushing. Imagine two gents helping me push, that would be four big hands on my stomach but still baby can't be seen.
9:50 a.m. - My baby’s head was more than half away. My doctor decided to use Forceps.
9:55 a.m. - My baby finally arrived. He was calm, he was tall, and after a few seconds he was letting out a big cry. I was thankful to the Lord, smiled then fell off to sleep.
Now, a new life begins, breathing on his own and beginning his new life. A baby in our lives. Meet our little “Luis Alphonse” . 6.3 lbs and 51 cm in length.
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